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Patent GB-2501480-A (GB)
Title: Electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)
Inventor: BANKS MARTIN
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2012-04-24
Abstract: An electrical supply unit includes a supply unit controller 76 that controls the supply of electricity through a supply line for a battery charger and a control pilot line 24 that carries a PWM control pilot signal between the supply unit and the battery charger controller. Control unit 76 drives a control pilot signal generator to generate the PWM pilot signal and includes a switched bridge circuit 73. The bridge can comprises switches SW1,SW2 to connect pilot 24 and earth 42 lines alternately to a zero volt reference line 84, and resistors R1,R1 connecting the lines to supply 82 giving a Â±12V voltage relative to earth on the control pilot line. The supply unit can include a resistor divider network 75 having measuring node 78 whose voltage is proportional to the voltage on the pilot line and is connected to a measuring device such as analogue to digital converter (ADC) 80 in controller 76. Electrical supply unit may be an EVSE for an electric vehicle including a mains electricity switch, controlled by controller 76, to control the supply of power through the supply line.
Patent GB-2502332-A (GB)
Title: Communication system with CRC checks for packet header and payload and use of explicit or hashed acknowledgements
Inventor: PIRSKANEN JUHO
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: A transmitter identification (604) and a first cyclic redundancy code (CRC)(606) are added to a header (608) of a packet to be transmitted. A second CRC is added to a data portion (612) of the packet. A receiver decodes a received packet and returns positive or negative acknowledgements depending on whether the decoding was successful. In an explicit mode, the acknowledgement contains the identification of the receiver and the first CRC from the received packet (fig.8, not shown). In an implicit mode, the acknowledgement contains a hashed response comprising an acknowledgement hashed with the identification of the receiver (fig.9, not shown). A negative acknowledgement may also contain an indication of resources reserved for retransmission of a packet. The transmitter identification in the transmitted packet may be hashed with control information and/or a CRC (fig.7, not shown), or be replaced by a hash of control information, a key and/or a CRC.
Patent GB-2502373-A (GB)
Title: Thermal scanner
Inventor: ROBBINS BERNARD
IPC: G01K1/14
Filed: 2012-05-28
Abstract: A non-intrusive thermal scanner system for monitoring the fireside conditions of a wall 100, such as walls of power station boilers or furnaces as well as walls of pipelines and storage vessels. The system comprises a plurality of temperature sensors 10 arranged to provide an array 15 on an external side of the wall 100 the array defining a monitoring area (30) on the wall. At least one non-intrusive heat flux sensor 50 is also provided. A control system (20) is configured to scan the array 15 of sensors 10 in sequence. Also disclosed is a method of non-intrusive monitoring of the fireside conditions of a wall.
Patent GB-2487888-A (GB)
Title: Method, device and car for fatigue driving detection
Inventor: WU ZEJUN
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2010-10-28
Abstract: A method and a device for fatigue driving detection. The method involves utilizing a rectangular characteristic template to analyze eye images in an eye image region of a driver and obtain an upper eyelid line; determining a closing state of an eye of the driver based on a curvature or a curvature characterization value of the upper eyelid line; and counting the closing state of the eye to determine whether the driver is in a fatigue state.
Patent GB-2504532-A (GB)
Title: Insect trap
Inventor: MARTIN STEVEN
IPC: A01M1/14
Filed: 2012-08-02
Abstract: An insect trap comprising a shallow tray containing an adhesive strip is shaped to fit over a mobile telephone (not shown) such that the mobile telephone may serve as a light source for attracting insects to the trap. In a preferred embodiment the adhesive 3 is provided on an upper surface of the tray within an area bounded by a raised lip 1, and the tray includes a downwardly depending peripheral edge 2 on the underside which has cut-away portions on each side such that the tray may straddle the mobile telephone when placed thereupon whilst allowing charging sockets and headphone sockets on the mobile telephone to remain accessible. The tray is preferably formed from plastics materials, and the adhesive strip preferably has a protective layer which is peeled-off to expose the adhesive. The adhesive strip may have a scent which attracts insects. In an alternative arrangement (not shown), the trap is placed upon a flatbed torch which acts as the insect-attracting light source.
Patent GB-2490283-A (GB)
Title: Load indicator
Inventor: BENNETT IAN
IPC: B64C25/00
Filed: 2008-11-17
Abstract: A load indicator comprising a probe 18 adapted to be responsive to a load condition and to slide axially within a guide, and a display member 25 which extends axially from the probe and is constrained axially at its distal end so that it is deflected laterally by axial movement of the probe. The load indicator may be included within an overload detection assembly, and is suitable for use in the landing gear of aircraft.
Patent GB-2505208-A (GB)
Title: Node attribute validation in a network
Inventor: JOHNSON PETER JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-08-22
Abstract: A method of operating a network of connected nodes comprises the steps of maintaining a trust value for each node in the network, maintaining one or more attributes for each node in the network, each attribute comprising a value and a respective confidence level, and performing a validation of a specific attribute of a specific node. The validation comprises the steps of querying nodes S1, S2 connected to the specific node for specific attribute values for the specific node, creating a results set S3 from the returned attribute values from the connected nodes and the trust values of the connected nodes, and processing the results set S4 according to a predefined algorithm to determine a new value and/or a new confidence level for the specific attribute of the specific node. The method provides a distributed validation of a nodes attribute, for example, by connected nodes, e.g. friends in a social network. Age is one example of the validated attribute wherein for some embodiments a high degree of confidence in the age value is required e.g. to provide access for the node to age-restricted services/information. The trust values of the nodes may be updated S5 in response to the returned attribute values e.g. in response to conflicting results indicating a node(s) providing bogus results compared to results supplied from nodes with high reliability/trust levels.
Patent GB-2513527-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine
Inventor: IGESUND TERENCE
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: A gaming machine is configured for playing a wager game in which symbol sets are displayed by the machine and the machine determines whether a player has won in dependence on the displayed symbol set. The gaming machine comprises means for selecting the symbol sets and means for displaying the symbol sets. The machine is configured to select a first symbol set (500) from a global symbol group and to display the first symbol set (500), wherein the first symbol set (500) includes at least two symbols (506). The gaming machine determines that a trigger event has occurred and, responsive to determining that the trigger event has occurred, identifies at least one symbol (510) in the first symbol set that is in a replaceable symbol group which is a subset of the global symbol group. For every symbol in the first symbol set (500) which is in the replaceable symbol group, the gaming machine selects a replacement symbol (512) that is in the global symbol group. The gaming machine displays a second symbol set (514) consisting of (i) the symbols in the first symbol (500) set which are not in the replaceable symbol group, and (ii) every replacement symbol (512).
Patent GB-2508336-A (GB)
Title: A bone anchor for use with a looped suture
Inventor: WOTTON HAROLD M III
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2012-11-14
Abstract: A bone anchor 10 for limiting the separation of two bones, for example in a canine knee, comprises a head 11 having a socket for engaging a tool and a shaft extending from the head 11 to a tip 14. The shaft comprises a threaded section 13 and an intermediate section 12 located between the head 11 and the threaded section 13. An aperture 15 extends through the intermediate section 12. The head 11 has a larger diameter than the intermediate section 12. The bone anchor is for use with a looped suture which is inserted through the aperture and looped over the head (see figure 13b). Also disclosed is a kit of parts (40, figure 16) comprising two bone anchors and a looped suture 30, and a method for limiting the separation of two parts using the bone anchors.
Patent GB-2497650-A (GB)
Title: Acousto-optic device with electrode having different transverse edge positions
Inventor: PANNELL CHRISTOPHER N
IPC: G02F1/11
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: An acousto-optic (AO) device200 suitable for use in a telecentric-confocal AOTF based imaging system includes an AO interaction crystal120 for receiving and propagating a light ray along an optical propagation direction (OPD). A piezoelectric transducer 115 is on at least one surface of the AO interaction crystal for receiving an electrical signal and emitting an acoustic wave into the AO interaction crystal. An electrode 210 is on the piezoelectric transducer for coupling an electrical signal to the piezoelectric transducer. The electrode 210 is a patterned electrode that includes a plurality of different transverse edge positions spanning a position range of at least five percent of an average height (Havg) of the electrode.
Patent GB-2495679-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline isolation tool and method
Inventor: BOWIE ANGUS GEORGE
IPC: F16L55/128
Filed: 2011-08-09
Abstract: An isolation tool is adapted for location in a pipe and comprises a first plug module (12) and a second plug module (24). The first plug module is configurable: to grip the pipe and permit fluid bypass; to prevent fluid bypass without gripping the pipe; and to isolate the pipeline with gripping and leak tight sealing allowing a section to be fully de- pressurised. In use, the first and second plug modules are inserted into opposite ends of the pipe. The first plug module is pigged to a location in the second mode with a seal against the pipe but no grip then is configured in the fluid bypass mode when the second plug module is travelling through the pipe so that fluid displaced by the second plug module bypasses the first plug module. The second plug module and first plug module are then sealingly secured to the pipe to isolate a section of the pipe wall having a restriction.
Patent GB-2511364-A (GB)
Title: A rotatable shower seat with a non central position of the rotatable support
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES ALAN
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a rotatable seat intended for showering which comprises an upper seat assembly 1, a lower seat assembly 2 interconnected by a rotatable support 7 positioned in a non central position of the seat 9. The rotatable support preferably comprises a bearing assembly 18, 20 which may be within the dimensions of the seat. Later embodiments relate to a rotatable seat characterised by a rotatable support in a non central position and a detectable or fold-up and fold-down seat; and a rotatable seat characterised by a rotatable support in a non central position with a detectable seat.
Patent GB-2514397-A (GB)
Title: Corner detection
Inventor: BRICK CORMAC
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2013-05-23
Abstract: The present application provides a multi-stage method of detecting corners in an image. The first stage of the process is to exclude pixels that cannot be corners by comparing the candidate pixel with a set of non-contiguous pixels around the candidate pixel to determine whether the difference exceeds a first threshold then counting the results and if the count does not exceed a second threshold then that candidate pixel is eliminated as potential corner (Figure 4 not shown). For each potential corner pixel each pixel in a contiguous pattern surrounding it is then compared to two thresholds and two vectors are generated based on the results of this comparison. The first vector represents the results of comparing whether the pixels in the pattern exceed the candidate pixel by a threshold value and the second is the result of comparing whether the pixels in the pattern are lower than the candidate pixel by a second threshold value. These vectors are then reduced to scalar values and the individual bits in each scalar are counted/added and if the counts are individually less than a value (suitably 9 or more) then the candidate pixel is discarded. A vector is then generated from the scalar values of those pixels greater than the candidate pixel by a threshold and this is compared with a vector containing each possible combination of pixel arrangements that could constitute a corner(see figure 6 for example) with a match indicating the pixel is a corner. Alternatively a vector mask may be generated from the aforementioned scalar by creating vector were the elements are all ones if the corresponding point exceeded the threshold or all zeros otherwise.
Patent GB-2501625-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic A-scan of plastic pipes
Inventor: ROSS KEVIN VINCENT
IPC: G01N29/06
Filed: 2013-06-19
Abstract: A method and system for the ultrasonic non-destructive testing of joints 14 in plastic pipes 16 uses A-scans (amplitude scan). A hand held ultrasonic transducer 34 is located at a first point on a first surface 40 of the joint and an A-scan is performed through the joint between the first surface 40 and a back surface 52 at the first point. The A-scan is received and an interface response identified representing one or more reflections of a sound signal from one or more surfaces 26, 32 of the joint in a region between the first surface and the back surface, and a comparison is made using the response to determine a test result for the quality of the joint. The system finds application in fault detection on electro-fusion welds in plastic pipe joints.
Patent GB-2516821-A (GB)
Title: Lift door release arrangement
Inventor: ASHBY RAYMOND
IPC: E05B35/00
Filed: 2013-07-04
Abstract: A lift door release arrangement comprises a locking device 10, a release bar 11 and a master key 20. The locking device 10 has a tubular housing 12, an inner axial keyway 13, and an outer axial keyway 14 surrounding the inner axial keyway 13. The inner axial keyway 13 is of triangular cross-section, preferably a triangle having flattened or rounded apexes. The outer axial keyway 14 has a lug 15 formed adjacent each apex of the inner axial keyway 13. The release bar 11 is arranged so as to engage upon deactivation of the locking device 10. The master key 20 has a triangular cross-section adapted to engage with the inner axial keyway 13, and has at its distal end a slot 24 formed in each triangular face 23 adapted to engage with a lug 15 of the outer axial keyway 14. Engagement of the master key 20 with the outer axial keyway 14 is required in order to deactivate the locking device 10. Further independent claims relate to the master key 20, preferably having individual identification means which may comprise a bar code, micro-chip or serial number, and the locking device 10 alone.
Patent GB-2502210-A (GB)
Title: Muscle development system
Inventor: FINLAY OLIVER
IPC: A63B21/04
Filed: 2011-12-20
Abstract: A muscle development system comprising a clip (10) for attaching a resilient band to a fixed point; and a sleeve (16) for fitting round a body cylinder, for example arm or leg or torso. The sleeve (16) has at least one attachment device for allowing attachment of the resilient band (14) to the sleeve. The clip (10) has a body part (22) shaped to allow the resilient band (14) to be spirally or helically wound round it.
Patent GB-2507383-A (GB)
Title: Mill apparatus
Inventor: ORD GEORGE
IPC: B02C4/00
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: A mill apparatus, has mill units 5 attached to and suspended from, drive means 3. The mill units 5 may be detachable from the drive means 3, such as for servicing.
Patent GB-2504621-A (GB)
Title: Low-frequency viscosity, density, and viscoelasticity sensor for downhole applications
Inventor: KUMAR SUNIL
IPC: G01N9/00
Filed: 2012-05-18
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for estimating a property of a fluid downhole. The apparatus includes a carrier configured to be conveyed through a borehole penetrating the earth. A cantilever is disposed at the carrier and configured to move in the fluid upon receiving a stimulus. An actuator is disposed at the cantilever and configured to provide the stimulus at a frequency less than a lowest resonant frequency of the cantilever. A sensor is disposed at the cantilever and configured to sense a strain imposed on the cantilever due to movement of the cantilever in the fluid in order to estimate the property.
Patent GB-2502927-A (GB)
Title: Fiber with microbial removal, micro-biocidal, or static growth capability
Inventor: CARLSON ROBERT E
IPC: A01N25/10
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: The fiber structures in the form of a fiber (or fiber mass), woven or nonwoven fabric, fiber absorbent layers, mats or bats or other collection of fiber can be modified to be microbiocidal, bacteriostatic, obtain immobilized microbes, etc. The disclosed fiber has the unique ability to capture and hold microbes or microbial generating units within the fiber mass.
Patent GB-2518613-A (GB)
Title: Multiple core processing with high throughput atomic memory operations
Inventor: STEINMACHER-BUROW BURKHARD
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2013-09-25
Abstract: A processor 100 comprises multiple processor cores 102, 102', 102" and a bus 116 for exchanging data between the cores. Each of the cores comprises: at least one processor register; a cache 108 for storing at least one cache line of memory; a load store unit 104 for executing a memory command to exchange data between the cache and the processor register; an atomic memory operation unit 110 for executing an atomic memory operation on the at least one cache line of memory; and a high throughput register 112 for storing a status indicating either a high throughput or a normal status. The load store unit is operable to transfer (114) the atomic memory operation to the atomic memory operation unit of a designated processor core (102") via the bus, if the high throughput register indicates the high throughput status. This allows faster processing of atomic operations without needing to transfer the cache line between cores.
Patent GB-2513676-A (GB)
Title: Stackable hollow objects
Inventor: MULLINS CHARLES SIDNEY
IPC: E01F9/012
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: The hollow conical body comprises a non-conical portion, with the body being formed with oppositely facing cam-like projections that are arranged to engage with corresponding projections on adjacent hollow conical bodies when stacked together so as to cause the bodies to rotate relative to one another so as to align the bases of the respective bodies. The cam-like projections may have generally flat ramped or curved surfaces. The cam-like projections may be part-spherical and the corresponding projections in the form of fingers or flanges. The cam-like projections are preferably integrally formed with the body and formed at the apex thereof. Alternatively the body may include a pair of slots which form a cross-shape, into which a projection of an adjacent cone may fit, with the areas adjacent the slots being sloped to urge the projection into one of the slots. Also claimed is a road marker cone.
Patent GB-2521013-A (GB)
Title: Security devices and straps therefor
Inventor: BARRON NEIL ANTHONY
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2013-12-09
Abstract: A strap for a security device has a core 12 comprising at least one elongate planar body with longitudinal flexibility which is located within an independently extensible, flexible sleeve 14 such that the core is not under tension. The sleeve preferably comprises braided yarns, possibly a metallic or synthetic material, e.g. an elastomeric or a plastics extrusion, alternatively it could be knitted. The planar body may be metallic and there may be interlinked lateral beams. The security device may have locking units at either end such that a loop can be formed, the locking unit may be an elongate slot 10 at one end of the core and a pin 8 for locating in the slot. The body may have spaced perforations (36 Fig 3) for reducing weight. The core may also have lateral ribs (40 Fig 5). As the core is not under tension, it is more difficult to cut and substantially inhibits, if not prevents, cutting of the sleeve.
Patent GB-2506550-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for combusting boil-off gas and generating electrically at an off-shore lng marine terminal
Inventor: HARTONO JOHN SURJONO
IPC: F02M21/02
Filed: 2012-07-19
Abstract: A method and system for combusting boil-off gas and generating electricity at an offshore site distant from an onshore LNG facility is disclosed. BOG produced as a result of LNG transfer between an onshore LNG facility and an LNG carrier, is combusted to produce power which drives an electrical generator producing electricity. None or a reduced amount of BOG needs to be returned to an onshore LNG facility, as some of the BOG is combusted at the offshore marine terminal.
Patent GB-2524712-A (GB)
Title: Nail adornment arrangement
Inventor: ZUSSMAN MATTHEW
IPC: A45D31/00
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: A nail adornment arrangement 2 comprises a nail adornment body 4 having a first surface (6, fig.6) and a second surface 8 shaped to conform to the shape of at least a part of a users nail. A quantity of adhesive material (10, fig.6) is attached to the second surface 8 of the body 4, and an exposed surface of the adhesive (10, fig.6) is brought into pressing contact with the natural nail to stick the nail adornment thereon. A removable cover 12 for covering at least part of the surface of the adhesive (10, fig.6) is provided. The removable cover 12 has at least one perforation 26 therein, wherein perforation 26 comprises a shaped aperture. The aperture 26 has a similar width and length, and is preferably circular. There may be a plurality of such apertures 26 formed in rows 30. The rows 30 may be straight or curved. The apertures 26 allow air bubbles to escape when the cover 12 is pressed onto the adhesive (10, fig.6), and they help to prevent wrinkles forming in the cover 12.
Patent GB-2522216-A (GB)
Title: Marine escape systems
Inventor: KEOWN DAMIAN
IPC: B63C9/02
Filed: 2014-01-16
Abstract: A survival craft 10 for a marine structure comprises a rigid hull 11 containing a propulsion unit (16, Fig 3), and carrying at least one inflatable life raft 27 and 28. When the survival craft is launched from the structure onto the water, the at least one life raft is deployed. Passages 51 and 52) are provided between the survival craft and the at least one life raft so that the at least one life raft is integrated with the survival craft and people can transfer from the structure to the at least one life raft and pass easily between the survival craft and the at least one life raft. The propulsion unit may then be used to move the at least one life raft clear of the structure. A marine escape system for mounting on a marine structure and comprising a housing (65, Fig 11) containing a survival craft in which the survival craft can be moved outwardly of the housing on deployment into water is also disclosed.